An Introduction to the Cuban Influence: A Reevaluation of my Topic

There are many debates on whether Cubans should be given the right to U.S. asylum if found by the U.S. coast guard at sea. Many believe that because they have yet to reach U.S. soil, they should not be granted the commodity of living in the United States; this is enforced through the “Wet Foot/ Dry Foot Policy.” However many people fail to notice, that unlike other Hispanic immigrants, Cubans make a significant contribution to our economy, government and media. (I will explore their influence in these fields through out my blog.) I am in no terms saying that there are no exceptions within other immigrant groups (I am one of them), but if we look at the Cuban populations influence in Miami we can see that they have adapted particularly well to the U.S.
Miami houses the largest population of Cuban immigrants and Cuban Americans. This is as a result of Miami’s 90 miles distance from the Island of Cuba. The Cubans of South Florida, particularly Miami, have been able to adapt easily into the U.S. this may be due to the fact that Cuban’s are a “non homogeneous” culture. Some Cubans are Asian, some Black, some Caucasian, some Jewish, and some catholic. This has created a particularly diverse area within Miami allowing for the area to flourish as a result of this large non-homogeneity. I understand that diversity does exist within the United States, but Miami is a concentrated area within the U.S. where diversity is a large factor in its economic success. Miami, known as one of the “big cities” in the United States attributes much of its success to its Cuban culture. If the United States would tighten the U.S. coast guard border controls, it may have a negative effect on the Cuban influence and involvement in the Miami area.

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